Aarti Pharmalabs - Manager - Accounts - CA

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly meticulous and experienced Accounts Manager to oversee our financial and accounting operations. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting, ensuring regulatory compliance (including pharma-specific taxations and incentives), overseeing product costing, and managing inventory accounting for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Financial Accounting & Operations :

- Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash flow).

- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing.

- Manage banking relationships, working capital facilities, and foreign exchange (FX) transactions for import/export of raw materials.

2. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management :

- Monitor and analyze Product Costing (COGS), tracking variances between standard and actual costs (yield losses, scrap, and raw material price fluctuations).

- Oversee valuation of complex inventory (Raw Materials, Work-in-Progress/Intermediates, and Finished Goods) in compliance with relevant accounting standards.

- Collaborate with the plant operations and supply chain teams to conduct regular physical inventory verification and reconcile variances.

3. Compliance & Taxation :

- Ensure strict compliance with local and international statutory requirements (e.g., GST/VAT, Custom Duties, Corporate Tax, and TDS).

- Coordinate and lead internal, statutory, and tax audits, ensuring zero non-compliance reports.

4. Reporting & Systems :

- Prepare detailed financial statements, budget variance reports, and MIS reports for senior management.

- Maintain and optimize the finance module of the companys ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).

Role Requirements & Qualifications :

Education :

- CA with Graduation in commerce.

Experience :

- 8 to 10 years of core accounting experience in a manufacturing setup (API, Bulk Drugs, or Pharmaceuticals preferred).

Technical Skills :

- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP FI/CO module is a massive plus) and MS Excel.

- Deep knowledge of cost accounting in a process-manufacturing environment.